Shooting, drugs, and poverty are among the issues that are causing PTSD in kids on the west side.
Children on west side showing signs of PTSD in midst of shootings …
Category Archives: Mental Health Awareness
About 112, 500 Guyanese presently suffer from mental disorders …
Police officers in Guyana are not trained to respond to people with mental health disorders during episodes where their symptoms are not understood, and can seem aggressive and dangerous to the public. In a reported case …
Conquering Mental Illness Through Art – Fine Art Tips
Contrary to popular belief, mental illness can be overcome through art. Artist David Sandum is a shining example of this. In his new book, “I'll Run Till The Sun Goes Down,” David shares an intimate journey of courage, …
Can Service Dogs Help Veterans With PTSD? | KERA Breakthroughs
It's common to train service dogs to help veterans with physical disabilities. But how about helping them with post traumatic stress disorder? The Veterans Administration is launching a major study to find out what effect …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Work Just As Well As Drugs For …
For people with major depression, a session of cognitive behavioral therapy may be just as effective as medication, a new review finds.